Cyndi Loza

An incumbent, former educators and businessmen will face off in the November election for three spots on the Washoe County school board.

Businessmen Scott Kelley and Denny Martindale won in a three-way primary contest Tuesday in District E.

“It feels great but there’s still many issues to study and people to talk to,” said Kelley, a product launch developer for Arvato and Microsoft. “It’s a good feeling to receive someone’s vote, but I think of what else I would need to do to show people I’m the right candidate for the job.”

Martindale is the director of business development for Clark and Sullivan Construction and former president of the Education Collaborative. Kelley served in the Army as a paratrooper and the Nevada Army National Guard for five years.

Carol Silverberg, a part-time college English instructor and former casino dealer, finished third in the race for the Nov. 4 ballot.

Retired educators Peggy Lear Bowen and Barbara L. McLaury won a five-way contest for two spots to replace Barbara Price in District G.

Those left behind were Fred Turnier, Leo Ramos and Gregory Loren Hudson.

Marilyn L. Rappaport’s name was on the ballot, but she did not campaign. She missed the deadline for withdrawal.

“I think it’s really good that they picked two educators to face-off in the general,” said Bowen, who noted both she and McLaury have more than 30 years of experience as educators in Nevada. “I think the children will be best served if they have two people who have a background in education to go to the general.”

Incumbent Dan Carne and retired teacher Celana Wasson won a three-way contest for District A.

“I was very surprised and very pleased,” Wasson said. “I think the voters are starting to recognize that you need more educators on the school board.”

Wasson is a certified teacher in Nevada and a part-time instructor at the University of Phoenix, Reno campus. She has worked as a teacher for district middle and elementary schools for about 30 years.

Herb Primosch, an engineer at the University of Nevada, Reno, finished third in the race.